Section 11-105 – Production of Documents for Inspection by Attorney General
Except for purposes of a criminal prosecution, if the Attorney General believes that a person is in possession, custody or control of any documents relevant to the subject matter of an investigation of a possible violation of this subtitle, he may demand and obtain the production of these documents in the manner provided for by […]
Section 11-106 – Assurance of Discontinuance of Prohibited Act
(a) In enforcing this subtitle, the Attorney General may accept an assurance of discontinuance of an act or practice considered in violation of this subtitle from any person engaged in the act or practice. (b) The assurance of discontinuance shall be in writing and filed with and subject to the approval of the court of the county […]
Section 11-107 – Criminal Proceedings
(a) The Attorney General shall investigate suspected criminal violations of this subtitle and may require assistance from any State’s Attorney for that purpose. (b) The Attorney General shall commence and try all prosecutions under this subtitle with the State’s Attorney for the county where the prosecution is brought. (c) With respect to the commencement and trial of the […]
Section 11-108 – Cooperation With Federal Government and Other States
The Attorney General may cooperate with the federal government and other states in enforcement of this subtitle.
Section 11-109 – Civil Actions
(a) (1) The Attorney General shall institute proceedings in equity to prevent or restrain violations of § 11-103 of this subtitle and may require assistance from any State’s Attorney for that purpose. (2) In a proceeding under this section, the court shall determine whether a violation has been committed and enter any judgment or decree necessary to: (i) Remove […]
Section 11-110 – Cumulative Remedies
The remedies provided in this subtitle are cumulative.
Section 11-111 – Penalties
Any person who willfully violates any of the provisions of § 11-103 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.
Section 11-112 – Contract Provision Declared Void
Any provision of any contract or other document or other agreement which violates, or which, if observed by the person intended to be bound by the provision, would cause a violation of § 11-103 of this subtitle shall be null and void as being against the public policy of the State of Maryland.
Section 11-113 – Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
The Attorney General may promulgate rules and regulations for the purpose of implementing and enforcing the provisions of this subtitle with respect to the persons subject to their respective jurisdictions and have the duty, and all powers necessary, to enforce any rules and regulations so promulgated.
Section 11-114 – Applicability of Antitrust Laws
This subtitle may not be deemed to supersede, restrict or otherwise limit the continuing applicability of the antitrust laws of the State of Maryland.